YOUNGSTOWN - Local kids got a chance to enjoy breakfast with the big man himself this morning, thanks to Youngstown Parks and Recreation.

At the department's annual Breakfast With Santa, Saturday morning, families joined in on some holiday reindeer games, bounce houses and even received gifts.

"What this does for a lot of our kids in the community is it gives them hope. There's a lot of unfortunate families that may not be able to give their kids what they need and also what they want as well and that's something that we are doing here," Parks and Recreation Director Clemate Franklin said. "We're helping out the parents and also the community in giving these young ones an experience that they may never have had."

Kids and families danced their way through the event, with the Grinch paying a visit as well.

Saturday marked the fourth year of the event.